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April 25th, 2007
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Walking for a cure
Bill Hammock, his wife Lisa and their granddaughter Molly were among the numerous people who participated in the annual Emanuel County Relay for Life at Swainsboro High School Tiger Field April 20-21. The overnight event is held every year to honor the survivors of cancer and remember the ones who ... More...
Road block yields drugs

A Swainsboro city road block on Friday, April 20 proved to be highly successful for local and outof town officers. The event, which was coordinated by Lt. Paul Jordan through the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, included the participation of officers from Richmond, Midway, Hephzibah and Washing... More...

Andy Sutton appointed acting DEA headmaster

The Board of David Emanuel Academy has appointed Andy Sutton as acting headmaster for the remainder of the school year. Mr. Sutton previously served as DEA assistant headmaster and school counselor. DEA Headmaster Brian Daughtry is still under investigation for "personal conduct" and is on admini... More...

 Inside Front
•'Live from Swainsboro' band led by Derr
Swainsboro High School 2004 graduate Paul Derr has put together the house band for this year's "Live from Swainsboro...It's Saturday Night!" Joining guitarist Derr are drummer Grayson Johnson, Jered MeKenna on keyboard, and Derek Morgan as bassist. Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Derr is a studen... More...
•Question of the week:
•SPS student caught with needle
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 News
•'Footloose' set to dance its way to Swainsboro High
Footloose, the Broadway musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein, will be presented by Swainsboro High School on Thursday, April 26, and Saturday, April 28. Showtime is 7 p.m. at the city/county auditorium on Church Street in Swainsboro. Advance tickets may be purchased at Swainsboro High School for $7... More...
•Bobcat Ensemble
•Exemplary teacher
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 Community
•Humphrey, Howard announce engagement
Dan and Terri Humphrey of Vidalia would like to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Lauren Audrey Humphrey, to Jay Howard of Swainsboro. The future groom is the son of Tony Howard and Sonia and Greg Newsome, all of Swainsboro. More...
•To be noted
•To be noted
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 Obituaries
•William "Randall" Johnson, 69
SWAINSBORO--Funeral for William "Randall" Johnson, 69, was held Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Tomlinson Funeral Home with Rev. Franklin Sasser, Rev. Joyce Grant and Dr. Bob Blankenship officiating. Burial was in Swainsboro City Cemetery. He died Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at his ... More...
•Mary Reid, 59
•Shirley Reyes, 71
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 Columns
•An organic herb garden of our own
This year marks the tenth year that Alan and I have been in Swainsboro. I have no idea where those years went. Well yes, I do, but I also don't. You know what I mean? Where do any of the years that fly by go anyway? They must evaporate in the fast-paced swirls of time. More...
•May may be another great month for art!
•Did the NRA misfire?
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 Editorial
•Say thanks!
Say thank you to an administrative professional today! Administrative Professionals' Day (previously known as Secretary's Day) is today, April 25. The day was created to recognize the work of clerical employees such as administrative assistants, receptionists, paralegals, etc. More...
•The Forest-Blade
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 Legals
•Legal Notices
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EMANUEL WHEREAS, heretofore on March 26, 2002, JEROME BYNES did deliver to THE CITIZENS BANK OF SWAINSBORO a Deed to Secure Debt conveying the land described in Schedule "A" below; And, More...
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